How much should I budget to paint the exterior of my house in Vancouver?

Exterior house painting in Metro Vancouver typically costs between $5,000 and $15,000 for a standard two-storey home, with some larger or more complex properties running $18,000 to $25,000 or higher. The wide range reflects differences in home size, siding material, condition, and accessibility.

For a rough breakdown, most Vancouver exterior painters charge $4.00 to $8.00 per square foot of paintable surface. A typical 2,000-square-foot home might have 2,500 to 3,500 square feet of exterior wall area once you account for gables, soffits, and trim. That puts the baseline at $10,000 to $20,000 before factoring in discounts or extras.

Siding type heavily influences cost. Smooth wood or fibre cement siding (like HardiePlank, common in newer Vancouver builds) is the most straightforward to paint. Rough cedar shingles — very common in older Kitsilano, Dunbar, and North Vancouver homes — absorb more paint and take longer to coat, pushing costs 20 to 30 percent higher. Stucco exteriors, prevalent across Burnaby and Richmond, may need crack repair and specialized primers before painting.

Vancouver's wet climate means proper surface preparation is critical. Power washing, scraping loose paint, caulking gaps, and priming bare wood can account for 40 to 50 percent of the total project time. Cutting corners on prep in our rainy climate leads to premature peeling and bubbling, so quality prep is money well spent.

Most reputable painters in Metro Vancouver include a two to five-year warranty on exterior work when quality paint is used. Budget for premium exterior paint — products like Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior or Sherwin-Williams Duration run $70 to $90 per gallon but hold up far better in our coastal conditions.

Start by getting at least three on-site estimates, since exterior quotes are difficult to do accurately from photos alone.

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